P. J. M. Marks - The British Library Guide to Bookbinding: History and Techniques

This is a series of short, highly illustrated introductions to some key areas in the making of books. Each title offers a thorough and accessible historical overview of techniques and processes, illustrated with examples drawn from the Library's outstanding collections, and where appropriate, specially commissioned photographs of craftspeople at work. The series provides the ideal introduction to each area of bookmaking for anyone new to the history of books and how they are made.